Tuesdays: 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET
Instructor: Devinder and Stephanie
Location: Education Centre
For ALL Yoga Teachers and Students!
Breath is life — and yet, so many people are breathing in ways that limit their vitality, focus, and resilience. In recent years, breathwork has gained widespread popularity in both wellness and medical communities for its profound effects on the nervous system, emotional regulation, and overall health. But beyond the buzz, there’s a deeper truth: learning to breathe well is one of the most powerful tools we have for supporting physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
This course offers a structured and practical approach to breathwork, helping you reconnect with the breath in an intentional and sustainable way. Whether you’re a yoga practitioner, teacher, or wellness professional, you’ll gain tools to:
Understand the science and mechanics of breath
Explore traditional yogic breathing (Pranayama) alongside modern approaches
Build breath awareness and resilience
Learn how to guide others safely and effectively
You’ll walk away with the confidence to use breath as a transformative tool — for yourself and others.
Program Outline
This 15-hour course will explore the ancient science of pranayam (yogic breathing techniques) in depth. Students will learn foundational and advanced breathing techniques, explore their physiological and energetic effects, and understand how to incorporate them into personal practice and teaching. This course will cover the traditional and contemporary contexts of pranayam, its applications, contraindications, and how to teach pranayam safely and effectively in various class settings.
Topics covered include:
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History and philosophy of pranayam
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Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the breath
- Foundational pranayam techniques (Dirga, Sama Vritti, Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana and more)
- Advanced pranayam techniques (Bhastrika, Kapalabhati, Sheetali, Sheetkari and more)
- Energetics of pranayam (chakras, nadis, prana)
- Integrating pranayam with asana and meditation
- Contraindications and safety considerations
- Practical teaching skills and sequencing pranayam for students
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamental principles and history of pranayam.
- Explore the role of breath in regulating physical, mental, and emotional states.
- Study the physiological and energetic impact of pranayam on the body and mind.
- Learn, practice, and teach key pranayam techniques suitable for different student levels.
- Explore the integration of pranayam into asana practice, meditation, and daily life.
- Understand the contraindications and safety precautions for pranayama practices.
- Develop skills to lead pranayam practices with confidence and clarity.
Dates and Times
Tuesdays, January 27, 2026 to March 3, 2026
- 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET each week for 5 sessions
- No session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Attend online or in-person.
Cost
Save $50.00 when register before December 31, 2025, for $495.00 per person.
$525.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
Note
This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance. This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
300 Hour Core: 15 Hours